Write about a prince or princess who is asked to give up something valuable as part of a deal to escape the world they come from.

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“The Prince and the Scullery Maid” by Joy D. Fanning

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Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a kind King. The King was wise and good, and all of his subjects loved him. The King, however, was unhappy, because his son, the Prince, was a rotten boy who complained all day long and remained ungrateful for all he had. “My son must be taught a lesson if he is to become king after me,” the King said to the Fairy Godmother. “What would you wish for me to do, my king?” She asked. “Please dear Fairy Godmother, with all your wisdom and grace, please help my son. Teach him a lesson s...

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“Prometheus's Gift” by C.E. Tidswell

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Sometimes, when the sun was highest and the birds were at their hungriest, Prometheus half regretted stealing fire for the sake of humanity. Sure, the mortals had made good use of it. They’d told the greatest stories by the fire’s light and created the finest foods with its heat. In fact, the more time that passed, the more the humans became Gods onto themselves, all aided by his gift. But for every amazing creation, they made fifteen terrible ones. First, they burnt people, then they burnt villages. Then humanity discovered gun powdered and...

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“Marry in haste...” by Sharon Williams

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I have to get back to my own country. Home, where the sun shines and warms my skin, the waters sparkle, and the colours are vivid. Away from this grey, drab place, where cruelty abounds and there is no sense of beauty. My husband says that, I can go, but our sons must stay. My beautiful twin boys, born only three weeks ago. Leave them alone here, to be raised by some course wet nurse – never! I have a plan to escape and take my babies with me. It needs to be done soon, whilst the boys remain small enough to be easily hidden and carried, and...

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“Escape” by Amber Willis

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Oh he was charming alright, and a prince. He had the most gorgeous dark wavy hair and the brightest smile. But that’s about it. He was as dense as a rock, no a boulder, and as shallow as a dried puddle. He had swooped down in a rage of passion and lust and married Cinderella after falling in love with her utter beauty and gorgeous complexion. Cinderella was thrilled and happy as a lark when he married her. She thanked he fairy godmother and her lucky stars for her good fortune. A prince! She was so happy t...

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“Clocks” by Val-Rae Christensen

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In a land of large castles and larger than life kings, there once was a small castle ruled by a perfectly average King and his wife, a fair and beautiful Queen whose greatest desire in all the world was to have a child to call her own. But though they longed and yearned, years went by, and no child came. To fill the hollow in her heart, the Queen turned her attention upon those little household items she could maintain and care for, namely, the clocks. The castle was simply filled with them. There were clocks that hung on the walls and clock...

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“Judith” by Sam Newsome

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JudithSpring had been a whirlwind season for Judith. Senior year in her exclusive prep school had been filled with college prep and selection details. Debutant season had, as expected, largely featured the ever-popular Judith. Her horse, Blaze, had required even more care as the show season was approaching and she enjoyed her training sessions with her magnificent honey-colored stallion more than other aspects of her life. But now, on Sunday afternoon, the day was perfect for reading. Sh...

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“Freedom Through Loss” by Taegan Hyland

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Freedom Through Loss Taegan Hyland In a cluster of realms, there existed a realm which held a kingdom named Ferreira. Ferreira was a famed kingdom of amassed riches and luxurious livings, and was governed by the benevolent King Dusk and the captivating Queen Ruby, along with their son, Prince Damon. Ferreira was viewed through the eyes of the realms as an enthralling kingdom and multitudes yearned to be a part, however, it imprisoned a tragic secret lurking in the shadows of the alleyways and sewers. While King Dusk an...

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“Giving It Up For Your Love” by Daniel Norton

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King Charles is by far the richest and most powerful king of the region, ruling the Easst Region with an iron fist. Queen Albina has been by his side since their arranged marriage when they were both only fifteen. Wounded in his last battle with the greedy King Mordor of the South Region, his wounds have failed to heal. No medicine seemed to work. No doctor was able to find out why the King's condition keeps getting worse. One morning after a particularly painful night, the king decides he had better make arrangements for the fu...

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“The Princess and the Rogue” by Siobhan Mulalley

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Princess Amelia stomped out of the throne room. She had agreed to marry King Roland but the man was an oaf. He was older than her, and he was tyrannical. His people were starving, whilst he sat and gorged on feasts. She had been betrothed to him by her father King Jerrick as a means to peace. Nephemia had been at war with Reven since before she was born and this union was to bring about an end to it. She should have known that things would not go well as even before the wedding Roland was telling her what she could and could not do. She was ...

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“Just Your Hope” by Nadia Cooper

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"It's just your hope..." She could still hear the husky woman's voice echoing inside her head that night. Still hear the pounding of her heart as she scratched her signature. Still feel the burning as a key piece of her was taken away. Of course hope means something different to everyone. For some people hope might mean the accelerating feeling of winning, for others it can feel like calm excitement, and for some it can simply feel like nothing. Nothing because you've never felt it before. Nothing because you've never had a reason to. ...

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“A Chance” by M D

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Princess Elain sat next to her mother and father, the king and queen of Angelton, as courtiers loitered about the room. She twirled a strand of her golden hair around her finger in boredom as she maintained her erect posture lest her mother lash out at her with her magic. Her eldest sister's throne sat empty on the other side of the dais while she proceeded to make her way around the room, visiting with people as she went. Amber, the eldest of the two princesses, was the next in line to the throne and must keep up appearances. On the other h...

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“Princess Rieka’s discoveries” by Groenbutterfly 🦋

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It started with the small details.Things looking the same. Feeling the same.Rieka started to realise that this feeling wasn’t just some deja vu. She had seen this before, but where?People that she’d thought she knew were just strangers in a crowd. People she’d never seen before were close relatives. But that didn’t make sense.Ever since these discoveries, she kept a diary where she documented them. In code, of course. Rieka knew that if someone knew that she was experiencing these weird things, that even she wasn’t really sure what was, they...

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“L’art du Spectacle” by Blair Law

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L’art du SpectacleBy Blair Law In the kingdom of Jouteta, there once was a lovely prince. His skin was sculpted from mahogany and his hair was made of the finest strands of silk. His serious eyes glinted like precious stones set in his tiny face. But behind his face, his heart was rotten. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Now pay attention, dearest reader, for I will tell you his story. The boy was seven at the time that he discovered his love of puppets. Oh, the palace would have the most magnificent puppet shows just to entertain the ...

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“Dandelion Whiskers” by Dalia Navarez

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Blazes of fiery orange fur were swept into an open sewer by a straw broomstick in the hands of our nurse, Lidia. The cat from which those ginger tufts came from laid sleepily on the floor besides the grim skull fragments and small boning knife, a woolen blanket pulled gently over its soft head. I will miss him, whatever his name was.Nurse Lidia’s slender, zig-zag tail unjumbled upright at a noise coming from underneath our feet. One of the stone trapdoors springed open with a harsh bang, revealing Father and his servants carrying food, lefto...

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“Princess Adelaide's sacrifice” by Urvasi Pauvaday

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The night was growing colder and colder by the second. Princess Adelaide tightened the grip on her cloak to stop the cold night air from penetrating the bubble of warm air her body had generated inside her midnight blue velvet cloak to keep her warm. The full moon watched over her as she hurried to the Lake of Merriah where she was to meet The Messenger. It was dark, and the faint light emanating from her lantern was not helping much, but at every turn, she was glad to have the feeble wisp of light illuminate the path ahead by a mere foot.&n...

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Write about a prince or princess who is asked to give up something valuable as part of a deal to escape the world they come from.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 190 stories

“The Prince and the Scullery Maid” by Joy D. Fanning

“Prometheus's Gift” by C.E. Tidswell

“Marry in haste...” by Sharon Williams

“Escape” by Amber Willis

“Clocks” by Val-Rae Christensen

“Judith” by Sam Newsome

“Freedom Through Loss” by Taegan Hyland

“Giving It Up For Your Love” by Daniel Norton

“The Princess and the Rogue” by Siobhan Mulalley

“Just Your Hope” by Nadia Cooper

“A Chance” by M D

“Princess Rieka’s discoveries” by Groenbutterfly 🦋

“L’art du Spectacle” by Blair Law

“Dandelion Whiskers” by Dalia Navarez

“Princess Adelaide's sacrifice” by Urvasi Pauvaday

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a cautionary fable about someone who always lies.

Write a story about an ordinary person speaking truth to power.

Write a fairy tale about an outsider trying to fit in.

Write about an author famous for their fairy tale retellings.

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